New Willows, 43 The Old Village, Huntington

NEW WILLOWS, THE OLD VILLAGE, HUNTINGTON

Believed to date back to the late 1700s, New Willows is a home with a real sense of history and an extraordinary amount of space. Set in the heart of Huntington’s Old Village, this substantial detached property brings together a characterful main house with five bedrooms, an adjoining annexe with master bedroom and a separate four-bedroom converted coach house.

With more than 6100 sq. ft. of accommodation overall, there is room here for generations of a family to live close together while enjoying their own space. The combination of three distinct living areas is what makes this such an interesting home, with flexibility to suit different stages of family life.

THE MAIN HOUSE

A timber entrance door opens into the central hallway, where there is a downstairs WC and useful storage. From here, the house unfolds into a choice of generous reception rooms, giving everyone space to come together or find a quieter corner.

The sitting room has a large bay window, a gas fireplace and elegant coving, with access to a separate study area. The spacious L-shaped dining room has its own feature fireplace and plenty of room for family meals and larger gatherings.

A further family room includes a gas fireplace and storage cupboard, with double doors opening into the conservatory. Exposed brickwork adds warmth and character, while French doors lead out to the patio and garden.

At the rear of the house, the kitchen offers ample cupboard and worktop space, alongside integrated appliances including a NEFF double oven, microwave, electric hob and dishwasher. There is room for an American-style fridge freezer, and an adjoining utility room provides a further sink, storage and space for a washing machine and dryer.

Two staircases serve the first floor, a detail that adds to the individual layout of this older home. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and an en-suite shower room. A second double bedroom retains an original fireplace and connects to a fifth bedroom, offering a useful option for a nursery, dressing room or home office.

There are two further double bedrooms, one with its own en-suite, as well as a family bathroom with a corner bath.

THE ANNEXE

Adjoining the main house, the annexe provides a separate living space that could be particularly appealing for extended family.

The ground floor includes an entrance area, downstairs WC, laundry provision, a fitted kitchen with an oven, NEFF hob and space for a dishwasher, and a spacious sitting room.

Upstairs, there is a bathroom and a large bedroom with potential to divide into two rooms, subject to any necessary consents.

THE COACH HOUSE

The separate converted coach house is a substantial home in its own right, with four bedrooms and generous living accommodation.

An open-plan entrance hall leads into the fitted kitchen, while the bright garden room connects to a spacious sitting room with an electric fireplace. There is also a downstairs WC and a second entrance.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room, with three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and an office area on the landing.

OUTSIDE

Iron gates open from The Old Village onto the driveway, which leads to three garages and a carport with space for two cars plus additional drivway parking.

The front garden is largely paved for ease of maintenance, while the rear garden is predominantly lawned with established borders, a storage shed and summer house. Beside the conservatory, a patio with a timber pergola provides a lovely spot to sit out or enjoy meals outdoors and a courtyard style garden.

New Willows will appeal to buyers who appreciate the individuality of an older building and want the space to make it work for their own family. Its history, generous proportions and separate accommodation make this a home that deserves to be explored in person.

New Willows — a little piece of Huntington history 

Formerly known as Grey Willows, this distinctive home features in Colin Carr’s Huntington Revisited. Situated around fifty yards from Church Lane, it was recognised for its two turreted corners, each topped with a decorative finial.

The book records that the Shaw family lived here and regularly hosted garden parties in the grounds to raise money for the Memorial Hall — a lovely connection to Huntington’s community history.

Huntington Revisited explores village life between 1770 and 1970, covering historic homes, farms, the corn mill, railway station, brewery and village carnivals.

Source: Huntington Revisited by Colin Carr, page 6 and book cover notes. Historic photograph credited to J. C. Lacy.